What makes a good bowl of laksa to you? To me, the selling point of a good laksa would be its gravy— cooked with shrimp paste, coconut milk, and tau pok. While we all are familiar with the Katong laksas which have been fighting for the title of ‘Best Laksa in Singapore’, there are other stalls in Singapore that are still highly popular.
Whether it’s the broth consistency or the essential ingredients, one thing’s for sure: we can’t get enough of laksa. Without further ado, here are the 10 best laksa spots in SG for an irresistible meal.
1. Amy’s Laksa
A hidden laksa gem that is no stranger to Easties is Amy’s Laksa. Every time I’m there, I never fail to see a snaking queue. Noted by some, it is easily one of the longest queues at The Marketplace @ 58. Did I mention each bowl is just S$3.50?
I’m sure most can relate, laksa is the ultimate rainy-day food. The broth is rich, indulgent and sinfully addictive. Each bowl comes with prawns, taupok, fishcakes, and cockles.
At its price point, not much can be complained about the portion, but it checks all the boxes for me. If you have a very big appetite like myself, most of the time for a portion this small, I’ll just get two to go if I’m really hungry or looking to satisfy my cravings!
However, I will leave it up to you whether the taste does this price point any justice, but more importantly, if it is worth the long queues.
58 New Upper Changi Road, The Marketplace @ 58, #01-176, Singapore 461058
Wed to Sat: 7am – 1pm
Closed Sun to Tue
2. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa
Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa became renowned after being awarded the Bib Gourmand award in 2016, and subsequently from 2017 to 2021.
The original owner, Madam Ang Siew Yan, sold laksa in claypots for over 10 years at Depot Road before retiring for about six to seven years due to her ailing health. The stall is now run by her nephew, Mr Zhang.
A humble bowl of Claypot Laksa (S$6/S$8) comes with chicken, fish cake, tau pok, prawns and cockles. Of course, the staple white bee hoon is used as the starch base.
The broth was thick, packed with so much flavour and had the perfect amount of spice. The price point for the Claypot Laksa is also very reasonable, considering the amount of effort it takes to make the dish. It’s no surprise they’ve snagged home the Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2016!
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra Village Food Centre, #01-75, Singapore 151120
Mon & Tue, Thu to Sat: 9am – 3pm
Closed on Wed & Sun
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3. Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa
At one of the most popular hawker centres in Chinatown, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, you’ll find Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa.
Each bowl of Asia Delight Laksa (S$7) comes with its famous broth, which holds a distinct coconut and seafood flavour. Truly a unique-tasting broth that you won’t find anywhere else in Singapore. You can opt for a big portion which includes crayfish for S$12.
It turns out that the owner, Mr Soo, minces up dried scallops, dried prawns, and dried oysters to make the broth, simmered for 2 hours. The traditional coconut milk is also replaced with fresh coconut juice. The owner says that this is a Hainanese recipe from the 1950s which he learnt from his teacher. According to him, no one does it this way anymore.
Despite the laborious cooking processes, Mr Soo gets the greatest joy from seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces. He finds the support he has received over the years very motivating and humbling.
531A Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, #02-66, Singapore 051531
Mon to Sat: 9am – 3pm
Closed on Sun
4. Janggut Laksa
Janggut Laksa calls themselves ‘The Original Katong Laksa’. I’m not too sure about the true origins since many stalls in Katong all claim a different story—it is still true that many Singaporeans and tourists alike flock to the stall for a quick laksa fix.
Today, Janggut Laksa has 4 stalls island-wide, transforming itself into Singapore’s household name for laksa. While I visited the branch at Roxy Square, long queues had already formed for their all-time favourite Laksa (S$6/S$7/S$8).
Janggut Laksa’s gravy was not as thick but still managed to pack lots of flavour within itself. It’s worth noting that the portions are pretty small for its price point, as compared to other stalls.
Rest assured, their mildly spicy broth is packed and full of flavours from the dried shrimp and fresh coconut milk! Known for its iconic short noodles, you will only need a spoon to savour this flavourful meal! Despite its portion size, it was still a bowl that was delectable and scrumptious.
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5. Omage Foods
Although not seen as your conventional laksa, I decided to add Omage Food’s dry laksa to this list. The reason? It was described boldly by two of my colleagues as “the best dry laksa in Singapore”. Nestled within Bedok 85 Market, they seem to be changing how we know and love our iconic soupy dish.
Ran by the young duo Alvin and Brandon, the stall had humble beginnings starting off selling just homemade kaya. Today, their dishes are a true encapsulation of their tagline “simple and kind”.
A medium bowl of Omage Food’s Dry Laksa is priced at S$5.50, making for a very wallet-friendly meal. Very similar to their soupy cousin, the dry laksa contains 3 halved prawns, 2 halves of hard-boiled egg, fish cake, tau pok, taugeh and laksa leaf.
The subtle, harmonious blend of flavours is what makes this dish so special. The flavour-dense laksa leaf, coupled with the abundant dried shrimp made for the perfect bite, not being overly spicy whilst retaining its moistness.
85 Bedok North Street 4, Bedok 85 Market, #01-69, Singapore 460085
+65 9654 0848
Thu to Tue: 8.30am – 2pm
Closed on Wed
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6. Ang Mo Kio Loh Mee Laksa
As the name suggests, Ang Mo Kio Loh Mee Laksa, tucked away in Chong Boon Market & Food Centre specialises in 2 dishes: lor mee and laksa.
Run by an elderly couple for over a decade, this stall attracts long queues in the hawker centre daily. With a small bowl of Laksa priced at an attractive S$4, I can see why people coming back.
Packed with ingredients like any other laksa bowl, this one checks off all the boxes. The small bowl of laksa comes with a bed of thick bee hoon, slices of fishcake, cockles, tau pok, sliced boiled egg, taugeh, and julienned laksa leaves.
The gravy is both thick and creamy. The cockles, although not the biggest, provide an oceanic salinity to your palette. I found my bowl to be the perfect blend of ingredients from the tau pok absorbing all the golden goodness, to the slightly nuanced tanginess and fresh herbs.
453A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Chong Boon Market, #01-17, Singapore 561453
Thu to Tue: 6am – 2pm
Closed on Wed
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7. Sungei Road Laksa
Sungei Road Laksa has been around for many years and continues to serve hoards of customers each day. Many locals flock to this stall along Jalan Berseh because of its crazily affordable laksa bowls. It is also a stall that locals tell tourists to check out when asked for local food recommendations.
From what I know, Sungei Road Laksa remains the only laksa stall in Singapore that still insists on using charcoal to cook the soup. They do this because it creates a depth of flavour and fragrance that you do not get from gas stoves.
The Laksa is affordably priced at $4 and comes with a generous portion of cockles and fishcake. The laksa served here does not come with any prawns, egg or taupok, which is quite a pity since these components are pretty essential to me when it comes to a good bowl of Singapore’s iconic dish.
Still, if you’re a fan of cheap food, cockles, and fishcake, this will probably do it for you.
27 Jalan Berseh, #01-100, Singapore 200027
Thu to Tue: 9.30am – 4pm
Closed on Wed
8. 928 Yishun Laksa
Affectionately known as 928 Yishun Laksa, this literal no-name stall housed in the void deck of an unassuming HDB block attracts snaking lines all through lunch hour. The people of Yishun can proudly defend this one amidst all the controversy attached to the district.
The dependable stall is a wholesome family-owned business that takes on the responsibility of efficient service on its own, while consistently serving up high standards of their dishes daily. However, there have been reviews circulating on the drop in standards ever since the boss retired, with a new set of staff manning the cooking.
A bowl of Laksa (S$3.60/S$4.10) came with the full range of toppings—cockles, a large boiled egg, and sliced surimi crab sticks.
The broth has a rich satisfying lemak feel brought out by the mixing of coconut cream. The creaminess cuts through the deep, intense flavours of spice in the broth, marrying it harmoniously to balance the whole dish. A huge win for me!
928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155, Singapore 760928
+65 9731 9586
Mon to Sat: 9am – 6pm
Closed on Sun
9. 328 Katong Laksa
Yes, this is the famous 328 Katong Laksa at East Coast which beat Gordon Ramsay at the Singtel Hawker Heroes Challenge that took place at Newton Food Centre in 2013. Ever since then, they have been calling themselves the ‘No. 1 Laksa in Singapore’.
However, the jury remains on whether 328 Katong Laksa is indeed the original Katong Laksa. Perhaps the hype got the better of it, but the prices here simply did not match its portion given.
With each bowl starting at S$7.30, it’s safe to say that one’s expectations would be through the roof.
When it came down to taste, the coconut milk taste was immensely strong—counterbalanced by the spiciness of the chilli, making the gravy rich in flavour. The prawns were rather crisp and tasted fresh. Price aside, it’s obvious why 328 Katong Laksa has such a huge following of loyal fans. But does the taste hold up to its iconic name?
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10. Katong Laksa Holland Village Nasi Lemak (formerly 363 Katong Laksa)
If you’re craving good laksa and you’re around the Holland Village vicinity, Katong Laksa Holland Village Nasi Lemak is a must-visit. What was once a restaurant on its own, has now shifted into a hawker stall within Holland Village Market & Food Centre. Along with their 2 specialities of laksa and nasi lemak, they also have a variety of small bites to choose from.
Recent Google reviews have been circling online for the service of the owners. It seems that the majority of reviews point towards the negative attitude of all members of staff. Perhaps one must be lucky to catch them on a good day.
The serving size here is reasonable and their gravy is a lot richer and thicker than others I’ve tried. Instead of an intense lemak taste from the coconut milk, their gravy managed to enhance the shrimp paste flavours. You can choose between the Standard Laksa (S$4.80) or the Premium Laksa (S$6.30), with the premium offer containing prawns.
Some vouch that this is the ‘best laksa in Singapore’ but ultimately, to each their own!
1 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village Market & Food Centre, #01-15, Singapore 277700
Daily: 7.30am – 10.30pm
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